Chapter 1: Introduction

◤The Guild, 7:34 PM.◢

"So that's him? The Red Fox, huh?"

"Yeah, they said he was trained by Apex Adventurers, after his family got involved in the Difficulty Accident. It has only been four Years, and he's already Supreme-Tier."

Random Adventurers whispered to each other.

"What do you expect? He was trained by Apex Adventurers."

"Hmm... He must be living the life. But why the name 'Red Fox'?"

"Are you stupid or blind? It's really obvious, his name was taken from his Mask. It's a Red Fox. I heard it was given to him along with the Blessing of the Apex-Tier Priest from Avilliers."

"That's cool...! Hey, what do you think about inviting him to our party?"

"What? Do you really think he'd join us when he has Apex Adventurers around him?"

"Nothing's wrong with trying."

Both of them made their way to the Red Fox. They decided to play it cool and talk confidently.

"So you're the Red Fox, huh? We've been watching you for a while and I don't see anyone with you. Say, we'll take you in our Party, how does that sound—"

They tried to talk to the Red Fox as they were interrupted because someone bumped into them, accidentally.

"Let's go, Kin."

(NAME: Sasaki Kisho

AGE: 24

NICKNAME: Death's Apprentice

TITLE: Strongest Adventurer

WEAPON: Scythe

CLASS: Reaper

RANK: Apex)

The Adventurers grabbed the man's cloak, and pulled it. The cloak wasn't tied tightly, so it was fairly easy to remove. The Cloak was removed and Behind the man, it was a Scythe. An Iconic Scythe from an Apex Adventurer

"OI! Watch where you're goin—"

"Ah, Sorry. I didn't notice you..." Kisho replied

"H-heh... You think you can scare me by showing off your huge weapon? Think again, I've been an Elite-Tier adventurer for Three Years!" Said the adventurer

"Eh... I'm trying to show-off. You're the one who pulled my cloak!"

"Enough talk! Let's fight already!"

His Partner tried to calm him down, but it was no use. he has drunk too much beer. The Adventurer Drew his Sword and swung it relentlessly. Kisho single-handedly Dodges all of his attacks, saying:

"Hey, It's prohibited to fight inside here, you know?! You'll get us in trouble! Look... my name's Sasaki Kisho— WOAH! That's an Elite Adventurer for you."

"Now you're claiming the Death's name?! You cannot fool me!" Said the adventurer. They were the center of attention. Every adventurer that was in the guild has stood up and watched them fight, though they weren't enjoying it.

"Wait.... You know my Name, but you don't recognize my Appearance or even this Iconic Weapon? Well, it not like I'm a Public Figure... Even so! At least consider believing me!"

The Guards that heard the ruckus arrived at the guild to stop the fighting.

"Finally! What took you guys so long— WOAH! Watch it, will you?! You almost hit me!"

The Guards confusedly looked at each other. the wondered why Kisho was messing with an Elite-tier Adventurer.

"Oh, right."

Said Kisho as he grabbed a chair and smash it to the Adventurer's head so hard that the Adventurer passed out along with the chair breaking.

"There! Well then, We're off! Let's go, Kin." Said Kisho

While walking. Kin (Red Fox), initiated a Conversation

"Things sure are acting lively today, Kisho-san."

Said Kin (Red Fox).

"First thing we did today was to eat in one of Shadowpeak's Finest Restaurant, you said the meat was too Hard, so you tried cutting it with your scythe and ended up cutting the whole table."

"W-well... It was their fault... I don't normally use knives."

"Second, you swung your Scythe in Wraith Form to destroy a Castle from the North you thought no one owned, turns out it was the property of the Avilliers. Now we have 250 Platinum Coin Debt."

"I-I admit, we did some pretty Crazy Stuff... But please, Don't talk about it when we're in front of Hayashi-san. She'll definitely yell at me again."

"Yes. I also don't want to get yelled by Hayashi-san..."

"But seriously, Kisho-san. You should really pay the Avilliers."

Several Minutes of walking, they finally arrived at the Apex Adventurers' Base. their base is hidden and cannot be seen by the naked eye. Only those who has permission has the right to enter.

◤Apex Adventurers' Hideout, 7:45 PM◢

"Ah, Kisho, Kin. Welcome back!"

(NAME: Yuuto Fuji

NICKNAME: Hands of God

WEAPON: None

CLASS: Martial Artist

RANK: Apex)

"Fuji-san, I have question." Kin asked.

"What is it?"

"Is it possible to make 250 Platinum Coins in 3 Days?"

"AH— Kisho, what did you do?!"

"You're already accusing me?! We didn't do anything, okay? By the way, where's Hayashi?"

"250 Platinum Coins, huh? That's about 2,500 Gold Coins, You could buy 2 Mansions with that. So? How are you planning to pay the Avilliers...? Sasaki-san?"

(NAME: Hayashi Kura

NICKNAME: Sword Empress

WEAPON: Sword

CLASS: Swordsman

RANK: APEX)

"Welp, I'll be in my room, just say knock if you need me."

Said Fuji as he proceeds to go upstairs

"I-it's not just me! Kin is also involved!"

"EH?! YOU'RE DRAGGING ME INTO THIS?"

Kin exclaimed

"Kisho, what you just did was bad, really bad. if you can't pay them 250 platinum coins in 3 Days. we'll never set foot there ever again, unless they need us of a Continental-Level threat.

"HAYASHI-SAN, I SWEAR I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING! Besides, I can't do much with this dagger."

"I know that you have nothing to do with this."

Said Hayashi

"Hayashi-san, believe me! I was just—"

"I believe you, Kin."

"Now...? What will you do, Kisho?"

Hayashi whispered to Kisho as she circled around him. Kisho, bathing in sweat and heart's pounding really loud, signaled Kin to "Help me out".

I'm really sorry, Kisho-san. I'd really like to but I can't…

Kin thought to himself

"Um, Hayashi-san?"

Said Kin, nervously

Hayashi fiercely looked at Kin, sendng chills to Kin's spine

"N-nevermind..."

Said Kin, followed by a nervous chuckle

"Sasaki-san... Here's what I have in mind. How about you get your ass out of here and start making money?"

Said Hayashi

"Y-yeah, t-that's what I want to do, but how?"

"How? How about taking Quests from the Guild? *sigh* I can't believe the Strongest Apex Adventurer is this stupid. Now Go!"

Kisho pushed the door open and went out for adventure (to make money) while the Atmosphere in the Hideout was still tense.